Sadness on Craigslist =/

**Lara122** · 05-15-2013, 04:48 AM

Piddling on craigslist this morning, and saw this: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/art/3787740893.html He is selling his mom's quilt stuff. Blocks, a top, yardage. Lots of pictures that show what she was thinking. Her projects seem to be defined so clearly, and he is just letting it all go. There was a thread recently about what happens to our 'stash' when we kick it. I guess she didn't have any plans, and I suppose her children don't sew at all. I wish he would save it for his children to decide if they are going to sew or quilt. I thought about offering that suggestion, but I don't want to be rude. If anyone is interested in this, I will help where I can. I am actually pretty close. I am tempted, but I can't afford it, and I have TOO much stuff that *I* need to move out!! ;0))

**nanna-up-north** · 05-15-2013, 05:13 AM

What a shame...... I think about what will happen to all my stuff once I'm gone. I have 1 daughter, 1 granddaughter, 1 great granddaughter.... none sew or quilt. Both my sons would just sell it all at a garage sale. I said all of this once when everyone was around and my sister-in-law spoke up and said she gets 1st dib on my crafts corner (actually it's most of the basement). But, I won't be there and they can do whatever they want. Everyone that deals with a stash such as this guy's mom's has to deal with it their own way, I guess.

**Boston1954** · 05-15-2013, 05:15 AM

That is pretty sad. The next generation does not always have the same interests. My parents were genealogists. I care nothing about researching the family history. Just give me the full story. Hope that stuff he is selling, goes to someone who will care for it.

**wolph33** · 05-15-2013, 05:17 AM

oh my when I kick the bucket at least I have 1 crafty daughter waiting to take my fabric and machines.Her kids are also crafty.My other daughter would not want any of it,she wants my car and shop tools,lol. they will not fight they want different things.there may be some fabric hitting a sale but not a lot.

**ghostrider** · 05-15-2013, 05:30 AM

We all value different things in life and from life. That's what makes us human. It's just a small smattering of stuff that many people would have just tossed in the dumpster, so I give him credit for offering it to others who can use it.

**pocoellie** · 05-15-2013, 05:37 AM

Gosh, I sure wished I lived closer, I'd get it in a heartbeat, although I don't know where I'd put it all, but I'd find a place. LOL As far as what happens to my stash after I'm gone, my granddaughter is looking forward to getting it, even though she doesn't sew or quilt, she still wants it.

**Annaquilts** · 05-15-2013, 05:47 AM

Maybe another perspective. Well atleast he is not burning it. My dad did that with all my mom's stuff, not quilting though. Also if some one pays for it they are more likely to use it and put a value to it versus recieving it for free. Hopefully it will find a good home this way. Atleast he bothered to bring it along from another state.

**francie yuhas** · 05-15-2013, 06:55 AM

I have instructed my family,that after I croak,they are to invite my quilting buddies over,let them take what they want,serving appropriate beverages.

**quiltstringz** · 05-15-2013, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by francie yuhas

I have instructed my family,that after I croak,they are to invite my quilting buddies over,let them take what they want,serving appropriate beverages.

That is exactly what I have told my family. I told them they won't have to do anything, the girls will be over clean out the room and leave it nice and clean! Much easier than hauling it out to the garage, tagging it and selling it for probably next to nothing.

**applique** · 05-19-2013, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by francie yuhas

I have instructed my family,that after I croak,they are to invite my quilting buddies over,let them take what they want,serving appropriate beverages.

A wonderful quilter and member of this board passed away last year. She never married and her few family members did not want her quilting stuff. It was willed to our guild and guild members and quilting buddies made sure it was packed and delivered to the guild for a sale. The finished quilts were donated to her favorite charities and the unquilted tops were finished and donated to the guild's charities. With the money raised from the guild sales we will pay for a couple of workshops in her name.

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